Dear connoisseur

With a little imagination, nothing stands in the way of your trip to Japan even in these times...
We would be happy to take you on this exciting, gustatory journey, which is almost boundless in its Japanese diversity and variety of scents and tastes. Close your eyes, come on board and enjoy...

The journey through Japan with our sake subscription

From flowery or fruity, sweet or refreshingly bitter to resinous or even salty, the right choice of Nihonshu can be a true gourmet experience.
Immerse yourself in the multifaceted world of the Japanese national drink and enjoy it skillfully and during a whole year... With the shizuku sake subscription you will receive four premium sake, matching the season and with interesting recommendations, delivered directly to your home.

shizuku is looking forward to taking you on this exciting taste journey, starting again from mid March!

19 December 2020

Hearty and festive!
Let's fuse familiar traditions from Switzerland and Japan with relish...

MEIKEL'S KITCHEN by shizuku - Festive nut ham with sake!

He loves food, he loves cooking and he enjoys sake.
Meikel - Graphic Designer, DJ and Sake Addict - tries out, combines and discovers.

This time: A hearty, juicy nut ham, first boiled in water, then baked in the oven until crispy and finished with a sweet glaze of forest honey, rosemary and apple juice. Served with potatoes and celery puree, accompanied by a sweet red cabbage cooked with apples and cranberries - that's it.
Aside: The Kiku Masamune Taru Sake, a harmonious Junmai shortly ripened in barrels (Yoshino cedar). Tangy-fresh in the nose, with a dry, slightly resinous finish - the ideal companion.

Tip: For those who prefer it slightly sweet even in the glass, we recommend the medium-bodied and elegant Inatahime Junmai Daiginjo. An extremely complex sake, wonderfully fruity and with a smooth acidity and velvety finish.

Culinary conclusion: 'The aroma of a ham in winter is just great. Simple, familiar and hearty. The resinous, dry note of the Taru, really cool - and immediately reminds you of a fir forest. My version was more on the sweet side, so I couldn't resist trying the fruity sake with it too. A good decision!' smiles Meikel.

As simple. As good. MEIKEL'S KITCHEN by shizuku.
Please discover more culinary recommendations on Instagram with #shizuku_ch and #meikelskitchen or in our section 'recipes'.

18 December 2020

Sake food pairings are our passion.
That is why we are all the more pleased to be able to offer you the first sake raclette!
Swiss Raclette for the first time combined with Japanese rice wine. And it tastes simply heavenly...

The Swiss raclette fun dropped by Japan
Try out for the first time in summer, now back in production and hopefully soon on your Raclette stoves... Together with natürli Käse we have experimented and developed a sake raclette for the first time.

The raclette cheese is matured over several months, inoculated with a strong, intensive Junmai - brewed according to the traditional kimoto method - and literally refined.
The result is an incredibly mild, slightly sweet raclette cheese with a wonderful umami note.

The first sake raclette - 'The best raclette ever'
The feedback from our connoisseurs is overwhelming and consistently positive. So join in the enjoyment, 'it has while it lasts'.

... CHF 43.00 / kg
... Portions approx. 400g - 500g, vacuum-packed
... Available at Amstad Chäslädeli, at shizuku Store or at [email protected]
... as well as in raclette paradise by natürli Käse at Jelmoli Food Market

And discover our delicious sake recommendations as the ideal accompaniment right on top...

Good appetite!

17 December 2020

Creative, simple and above all one thing: Delicious!
In Meikel's kitchen the passion burns - for simplicity, but with great attention to detail. And the grill fire burns even in winter temperatures...

MEIKEL'S KITCHEN by shizuku - The Winter BBQ with EDO RIBS

He loves food, he loves cooking and he enjoys sake.
Meikel - Graphic Designer, DJ and Sake Addict - tries out, combines and discovers.

This time: Spare Ribs dropped by Japan. The pork ribs are first put into sake, seasoned with a little salt, pepper and paprika powder and then put on the grill for the right barbecue touch. Finally, the spare ribs are brushed with sake, mixed with a little cane sugar - that's it.
Inside: The complex, amber-coloured Shirayuki Edo Genroku, fermented in wooden barrels (taru). A strong, multi-layered Junmai with a long, salty-sweet veil of dark chocolate, honey, yeast, dried corn as well as lime blossom and wood.

Culinary conclusion: 'Em yes, one bite and bam... Yummy it was!' laughs Meikel satisfied. 'Simple in preparation, but all the more delicate in enjoyment. The honey-sweet Edo is perfect for the glaze and goes fantastically well with this wonderful smoke aroma. This is how winter BBQ goes!'

As simple. As good. MEIKEL'S KITCHEN by shizuku.
Please discover more culinary recommendations on Instagram with #shizuku_ch and #meikelskitchen or in our section 'recipes'.

6 December 2020

Dear connoisseur

Are you sure you are well stocked up for the cozy Christmas holidays?
The shizuku team is looking forward to welcoming you again personally during the last days at shizuku Store.

Current opening hours
Tuesdays, 12.30pm – 6.30pm or by individual appointment
Saturday sale on December 19, 2020, 12pm – 4pm

shizuku Store Christmas holidays
Kindly note that shizuku Store will be closed from December 23, 2020 until January 4, 2021.
Products ordered online can be picked up with the option pickup at shizuku Store at shizuku Store until Tuesday, December 22, 2020 (6.30pm).

Online orders
Kindly note that there is no shipment between December 24, 2020 and January 3, 2021. Shipment before Christmas is possible by an order online until Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Merry kanpai and happy holidays!

6 December 2020

Pure umami, because the best from Japan is coming to your home over the holidays...

Dear connoisseur
That's right, unfortunately there will be no cozy tasting at shizuku Store this year. But of course Umai Wagyu (Umai International GmbH) and shizuku will spoil you anyway, by far more than ever and in an uncomplicated way at your home.

Treat yourself to the best of Japan
Japanese Wagyu is renowned worldwide for its distinctive marbling, the shiny cherry red colour, as well as the smooth texture and its unrivaled rich buttery taste. The high content of unsaturated fatty acids makes it a vital health benefit.
The secret of its outstanding quality lies in its excellent genes as well as in the tender and loving care of the breeders. Japanese cattle grow more slowly and are reared for a longer period of time (up to 36 months).
Umai Wagyu imports the certified Miyazaki Gyu directly from farmers in the Miyazaki region in the south of Japan and is proud to have the exclusive distribution right of certified Miyazaki Wagyu in Switzerland and Germany. They supply connoisseurs all over Europe and soon you too...

Get your Japanese feast for the advent season
Whether Tenderloin, Striploin or Ribeye... Find your certified Miyazaki Gyu easily online and orders by e-mail to [email protected], which are marked with 'shizuku', will benefit from an exclusive discount of 10% (valid until December 20, 2020).

And to match the delicate, tasty Wagyu, discover our delicious sake recommendations right here, so that nothing stands in the way of a unique feast.

Itadakimasu & kanpai!

30 November 2020

The presents are on their way!

At Christmas it should be special, hand-picked and unique - for the eye and for the pleasurable relish...
We are happy to help you and would like to draw your attention to a few drops which convince with taste, Japanese craftsmanship, elegance and style. Have fun discovering...

The highly complex Shirayuki Banzaimon
This extremely high-quality sake is an absolute top product among the Junmai Daiginjo. Delicate, fragrant, wonderfully aromatic and with a beautiful, rounded taste of cooked fruit. A true drinking experience for sake fans and real connoisseurs.

The mature Yamabuki 1994
This vintage sake has been skilfully matured and is a true masterpiece to taste. Powerful, intense and at the same time immensely harmonious, this drop seduces with a fully matured bouquet, a lively acidity and a spicy aroma that will spoil the palate for a long time.

The Mellowed Kozuru Limited (Single Cask)
Incredibly elegant, strong on the palate and with its velvety texture balanced on the palate: the first shochu matured in oak barrels.
Single Cask, i.e. the numbered single cask bottling, makes this noble rice distillate a limited specialty among other very beautiful shochu.

The first Sake Flavoured Vodka from Zurich
Tasty, sweet, earthy and fresh. Our Mame San is a sake flavoured vodka distilled from three types of organic beans from the Tottori Prefecture. Every single bean delivers an unmistakable aroma for the perfect harmony, the outstanding water of Zürichsee together with the Junmai at the end the perfect crowning touch.

We would also be happy to advise you personally at shizuku Store to find the ideal, unique drop of Japan for you and your loved ones. See you soon...

28 November 2020

Dear connoisseur

Due to the current situation and the recommendations of the BAG, shizuku has decided to postpone all private enquiries until 2021.
We are doing this out of respect and with the hope of finding individual dates in the New Year that will allow us all to enjoy the Japan experience again in a carefree and full way.
Therefore we are looking forward to your personal enquiries.
Take care & arigato, Marc Nydegger

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Would you like to get to know sake and enjoy it skilfully?
Learn more about the traditional sake brewing process and drinking culture and taste carefully selected premium drops in a cozy atmosphere.

Small but nice - your tasting event in a personal setting

Good wine is a good, sociable thing
if you know how to handle it.
(William Shakespeare)

The Japanese people are truly living this sociability, joyfully, delightfully and due to their traditional values for centuries.

Marc Nydegger, Certified Sake Professional, will bring closer to you this profundity of Japan’s national drink, explains its history, the sake production and the different types. The tasted drops can be bought on site and enjoyed skilfully at home.

The thrilling kick off into the world of nihonshu...
We are looking forward to your private request (from 6 persons).

At shizuku Store you will find a piece of Japanese sense of life on over 60 m2. We are pleased to welcoming and inspiring you at the upcoming shizuku sake lecture.

23 November 2020

Dear connoisseur

Due to the current situation and the recommendations of the BAG, shizuku has decided to postpone all private enquiries until 2021.
We are doing this out of respect and with the hope of finding individual dates in the New Year that will allow us all to enjoy the Japan experience again in a carefree and full way.
Therefore we are looking forward to your personal enquiries.
Take care & arigato, Marc Nydegger

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The combination to melt away...
shizuku is pleased to surprise you with outstanding pairings.
In cooperation with our partner Amstad Chäslädeli we would like to invite you to the shizuku sake cheese pairing... in a small and cozy atmosphere.

Taste exquisite premium drops from Japan in combination with a selected range of cheese and be positively surprised by this outstanding combination. The tasted sake can be bought on site and enjoyed at home.

Your umami experience in a private setting...
We are looking forward to your private request (from 6 persons).

At shizuku Store you will find a piece of Japanese sense of life on over 60 m2. We are pleased to welcoming and inspiring you at the upcoming shizuku sake cheese pairing.

23 November 2020

A year ago today, a new chapter began.
We were all full of beans, full of joy and filled with pride to introduce our new family member to you. And this is exactly how today feels like...

Mame San - Happy First Birthday!
Our Sake Flavoured Vodka makes the heart of Japan fans beating faster, thanks to a completely new kind of spirit, which harmoniously combines the national drink of Japan with the best from us.
And the joint collaboration with the sake brewery Inata Honten in Yonago as well as the makers from Zurich, Turicum Distillery, is still a pure joy today.

Simply special... Especially good!
Oh yes, the Mame San is different, absolutely new in taste. 'No vodka, but beans with umami taste: A real blast!' Our connoisseurs are the best critics. Discover the personal feedbacks on Mame San on Instagram and give yourself or your 'special' connoisseurs the first Sake Flavoured Vodka by shizuku.

The Mame San, ideal for new taste adventures...
Available online or at shizuku Store.

Happy kanpai with our unique Sake Flavoured Vodka - handcrafted in Zurich!

18 November 2020

Just sweet!

Whether with an espresso, as a dessert or as a sweet, fruity delicacy in between. The pralumé always fits... And the taste buds are delighted, because it is back - the pralumé by shizuku!

pralumé - The handmade praline with umeshu
Sweeten your day with our fresh, irresistible homemade creation, handmade by the two confectionery ladies from Löw Delights - known for their loving 'Löwenküsse'.
A crispy couverture of dark Swiss chocolate, filled with crunchy-creamy ganache, peppered with pickled Gojiro plums and the fruity-sweet Ohako Umeshu.

pralumé - the praline with umeshu - is available again in limited edition, online and at shizuku Store.

The sweet temptation as a gift
Reserve your irresistible box right now and surprise your guests or customers in a sweet way...
We are happy to take your pre-order today at [email protected].

18 November 2020

When the personal touch flatters perfectly...
A pinch of Japan this Christmas is just the thing? Very nice!
We are looking forward to find with you that one thing, the special gift for your loved ones... with joy and style.

The tasteful box Japan
Make it personal and put together your own shizuku gift box, with the matching accessory to your favourite drop. So whether it's a Japanese rum, a first-class shochu or a premium sake - the right one will be gladly packed to match.

The personal voucher for Japan connoisseurs
You would like to please someone special, but are still undecided whether a specially selected sake, a Japanese liqueur or more appropriate traditional ceramics is the right thing? Then choose the whole selection, but with style. With the shizuku voucher you give yourself and your loved ones a gift of pure anticipation and this is lovingly designed into an origami according to the Japanese art of paper folding. Personal, artistic, Japanese...

The personal touch at shizuku Store
Or visit us in our own four walls, get ideal advice, find your personal favorite drop in peace and surprise during the festive season with a noble drop from Japan - according to your taste.
The team at shizuku Store is there for you, is happy to advise you and looks forward to your visit.

14 November 2020

'Sake should be drunk warm, right?'

A question that comes up again and again - and rightly so - but cannot be answered with a simple yes or no.
If a sake has enough body, means it has a low rice polish rate and thus 'more meat on the bone', it can be a real drinking experience to enjoy it warm.
Depending on the drinking temperature, the very same sake can reveal different aromas and flavours. This is another evidence that sake is a unique alcoholic beverage.

Sake to heat
shizuku is happy to recommend savoury and tasty drops for the cold season, for example...
... the smooth, full-bodied Asahimai Junmai
... the round and intense Inatahime Ryokan
... the strong, earthy-dry Miyabi
... the aromatic, powerful Goriki Junmai

It's worth trying, if it's the right sake. Enjoy trying it out and kanpai!

19 October 2020

Dear connoisseur

Is it the darned 7th year? The 'Lucky Seven'? Or simply 2020?

This year was guaranteed to be varied, unpredictable, enormously instructive, emotional and above all passionate.
In other words, it felt exactly the same as 7 years ago, exactly as it was when shizuku.ch went live, exactly as it was on that day that changed everything...

Kanpai on 7 years shizuku.ch

The adventure started 7 years ago. And today, thanks to you, we can smile and toast together - with a nice drop of Japan!
'It has never been easy. And therefore never boring. And one thing is certain: We are far from having enough, promise.'
Sake expert Marc Nydegger (40) has succeeded in building a new brand with shizuku. A brand that stands for the highest quality of Japanese products and that credibly lives the associated Japanese culture, day after day, for 7 years.
'We are ready for many more culinary adventures, with and thanks to you. Arigato and kanpai!'

The journey continues - drop by drop.
Your shizuku team

18 October 2020

Small, extremely fine & exclusive!
The Amstad Chäslädeli - known for its fondue mixtures, the large assortment of different raclette cheeses as well as regional and international delicacies - invites you again this year to enjoy the delicious...

Raclette season opening
Due to the current situation, this cozy traditional event will take place in a smaller setting. So this year we will not have a sake fondue together. Instead, a real novelty is waiting for you!

The first sake raclette - exclusively at Amstad Chäslädeli
Together with natürli Käse, we have once again experimented and developed a sake raclette for the first time. A cheese, matured over several months, has been inoculated with sake and literally refined. The result is an incredibly mild, slightly sweet raclette cheese with a wonderful umami note, which is available exclusively for tasting at the raclette season opening!

Say kanpai and cheese!
You too can melt away... Please place your pre-order today.
And visit us on site, enjoy a selection of sake in harmony with cheese and let us surprise you positively...

5 October 2020

Sip it classy - The 'Bar am Wasser' Cocktail Menu for you!

Taste explosions that surprise. Bartenders who conjure...
For shizuku, the Bar am Wasser-team mixes an exclusive cocktail menu - with a drop of Japan.

Sip ten: 'SHISO SPRITZ'
4cl Shiso liqueur, 0.5cl Italicus, 1cl lime juice, sparkling wine.

Drop of Japan: The Aka Shiso, the fruity, sweetish and minty-fresh Shiso liqueur.

Signature by Dirk Hany.
'The SHISO SPRITZ is our alternative to Aperol Spritz, which - at least for us - gets the same response as other apero drinks.'

Sip it classy - with shizuku at Bar am Wasser.
Discover more culinary suggestions on Instagram under #shizuku_ch and #baramwasser or in our section 'recipes'.

28 August 2020

Enjoy Japanese for one evening - drop by drop. Let's go!

Invite your friends and we'll take care of the drinks menu tailored to your needs, including food pairing recommendations. From BBQ or Japanese to European or even Swiss cuisine - your sake expert is ready for the gourmet adventure...

'Little Japan' - your personal shizuku tasting box

At our events in restaurants we spoil you with the most diverse culinary delights. But you can also do this comfortably at home!
With the shizuku tasting box 'Little Japan' we will surprise you and your invited guests with a 4 to 5 course menu in a glass, delivered directly to your home, and depending on your preference made of suitably selected Nihonshu (sake) or, if desired, other exciting premium drops from Japan - from the aperitif for the main course to the dessert and the nightcap.

If your menu is already made, we will be happy to serve it tastefully. For food pairing ideas we recommend our sake food blog MEIKEL'S KITCHEN. Or we can provide you with interesting recommendations for your personal box.

From flowery and fruity to sweet or refreshingly bitter, to resinous or even salty... Treat yourself to a gourmet experience, discover new things and let us surprise you.

You 'may' cook yourself. But your sake expert Marc Nydegger is even more pleased to put together your personal shizuku tasting box 'Little Japan' for an evening with taste and style - and with a Japanese touch...

We are looking forward to your request, wishes or questions by e-mail to [email protected].

23 August 2020

Caught you ice cold!
The wonderfully refreshing summer surprise with a frozen drop of Japan...

MEIKEL'S KITCHEN by shizuku - Experiment Kabosu Sorbet!

He loves food, he loves cooking and he enjoys sake.
Meikel - Graphic Designer, DJ and Sake Addict - tries, combines and discovers.

This time: The homemade summer sorbet made of Kabosu fruit liqueur - that's it.
Inside: Kabosu no Susume, the refreshing, racy, citrus-flavoured fruit liqueur, with hand-pressed Kabosu juice. Mild and extremely refreshing, complex on the palate, racy and present as well as intensely fruity. A sweet and palatable aperitif drink, with a low alcohol content and a sourish-bitter finish - a dream in sorbet!

Tip: If you prefer it pink and minty-fresh, try the sorbet also with Aka Shiso, the light, sweetish and fruity Shiso liqueur, with notes of dark berries, cassis, anise and liquorice.

Culinary conclusion: 'Wow! This Kabosu fruit really got it! An extremely refreshing citrus flavour, just the right thing for a hot summer day. Sorbet with a frozen drop of Japan - summer vibes pure!' enthuses Meikel. Experiment succeeded!

As simple. As good. MEIKEL'S KITCHEN by shizuku.
Please discover more culinary recommendations on Instagram with #shizuku_ch and #meikelskitchen or in our section 'recipes'.

19 July 2020

Sip it classy - The 'Bar am Wasser' Cocktail Menu for you!

Taste explosions that surprise. Bartenders who conjure...
For shizuku, the Bar am Wasser-team mixes an exclusive cocktail menu - with a drop of Japan.

Sip nine: 'BLAU-WEISS'
4cl Beefeater Gin, 2cl Kabosu liqueur, 2cl lemon juice, 1.5cl sugar syrup, 0.5cl Blue Curacao, Top Dry Tonic.

Drop of Japan:
Kabosu no Susume, the refreshing, racy, citrus-flavoured fruit liqueur, with hand-pressed Kabosu juice.

Signature by Dirk Hany.
'The BLAU-WEISS is dedicated to the city of Zurich. A refreshing cocktail, sour and summery.'

Sip it classy - with shizuku at Bar am Wasser.
Discover more culinary suggestions on Instagram under #shizuku_ch and #baramwasser or in our section 'recipes'.

7 July 2020

A private tasting at your birthday party, a summer aperitif at your garden party among close friends or a special 'thank you' to your team - we'll be happy to pour for you!

Your private event with a touch of Japan

Our official events are still 'on hold' for known reasons. But we would like to visit you and spoil you and your guests on site - with the best that Japan has to offer.

From a small, but fine aperitif to a private, exciting sake lecture with tasting, a cozy sake cheese pairing, up to a special give-away... With us everything is possible and we are happy to support you.

You would like to have the shizuku team present at your private event? Great! Please contact us with your wishes, questions and ideas by e-mail to [email protected].

shizuku is looking forward to enjoying a private, culinary experience with you, which will be positively remembered!

3 July 2020

The depth, the harmony, the perfection, the passion.

With Japanese premium drops, there are numerous reasons to pour another glass.
But if you do it with style, with the right sake and in company, which also appreciates it, a single glass of sake can be transformed into a warm and profound story...

The Cloudy
Fresh, unrefined, fruity sweet and slightly bitter, this milky premium sake is a lovely and viscid-like aperitif or an exciting accompaniment to spicy dishes. The Goriki Nigori, available as MINI, MAXI or MAGNUM (Magnum bottle exclusively at shizuku Store or on request).

The Golden
Dark chocolate, honey, yeast, dried corn, lime blossom and wood. The amber-coloured Shirayuki Edo Genroku is a strong and flattering Junmai (Genshu), fermented in wooden barrels (taru). Complex, multi-layered, with a long, salty sweetish haze, it is perfect as a digestif, with spicy or seasoned dishes and delicious with blue cheese.

The Harmonious
The Kiku Masamune Taru Sake is earthy and tangy-fresh. Aged shortly in barrels (taru), this harmonious Junmai refreshes with notes of cedar and lavender. Tangy, with a dry and slightly resinous aftertaste, it is ideal as an accompaniment to fish, especially sushi and sashimi.

The Real Weight
The complex Fukugao Bourbon Barrel, matured in Bourbon barrels, is a delightful, real weight. Woody aromas of coffee and tobacco, with hints of coconut and vanilla on the nose, and fruity-sweet notes of dark chocolate and hazelnut. Smooth, sirupy and tangy at the same time.

Tasting new things, discovering new things - drop by drop.
Browse through the online shop with pleasure or get personal advice at shizuku Store. Kanpai!

3 July 2020

Raclette in summer? Are they completely crazy now?!
Oh yes, we are! So crazy, in fact, that we have added Japanese rice wine to Swiss raclette for the first time. And it tastes just heavenly...

Perfect for summer outdoor raclette fun
The Valaisans not only invented raclette, they also enjoy it at warmer times of the year because it makes sense. Once again and together with natürli Käse, we have experimented and developed a sake raclette for the first time.

The raclette cheese is matured over several months, inoculated with a strong, intensive Junmai - brewed according to the traditional kimoto method - and literally refined. The result is an incredibly mild, slightly sweet raclette cheese with a wonderful umami note.

The first sake raclette - 'The best raclette ever'
The feedback from our connoisseurs is overwhelming and consistently positive. So join in the enjoyment, 'it has while it lasts'.

... Portions approx. 250g - 400g, vacuum-packed
... available at Amstad Chäslädeli, at shizuku Store or at [email protected]

Good appetite!

7 June 2020

Sip it classy - The 'Bar am Wasser' Cocktail Menu for you!

Taste explosions that surprise. Bartenders who conjure...
For shizuku, the Bar am Wasser-team mixes an exclusive cocktail menu - with a drop of Japan.

Sip eight: 'KABOSUJITO'
4.5cl Havana Club Anejo 3 Anos, 3cl Kabosu liqueur, 1cl lemon juice, 1cl sugar, 2 mint twigs, 6cl ginger beer.

Drop of Japan:
Kabosu no Susume, the refreshing, racy, citrus-flavoured fruit liqueur, with hand-pressed Kabosu juice.

Signature by Dirk Hany.
'A Japanese Mojito? Yes! KABOSUJITO is the perfect alternative to a classic mojito.'

Sip it classy - with shizuku at Bar am Wasser.
Discover more culinary suggestions on Instagram under #shizuku_ch and #baramwasser or in our section 'recipes'.

27 May 2020

Dear connoisseur

The replenishment from Japan has arrived, all beautiful, artistic bottles are polished, we are ready!

Welcome again to the shizuku Store

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the shizuku store will finally reopen its doors after the long break.
It goes without saying that, together with you, we will follow the well-known rules of hygiene and conduct by the BAG. For this reason, we are not yet offering tastings.

However, we are happy to advise you personally on site and motivated to surprise you with one or two new drops from Japan.

Please note our current opening hours.
Drop in... We are looking forward to your visit!

11 May 2020

How do you say 'thank you' affectionately, if you cannot hug, touch or even see each other right now?

At the shared 'kanpai' on Mother's Day!
Take your time to enjoy the moment with your mommy and toast together. Locally separated, but at a shared moment that gives pleasure - with style and that little bit of speciality that Mami deserves...

A class of its own
It could hardly be more exciting. Because our new one convinces with elegance, a balanced intensity of taste, combined with a delicate sweetness as well as a beautiful, light acidity and this until the long lasting finish. The complex X3 Rose, brewed from red rice, fills the palate for that special day.

An aperitif that makes you thirsty
The sweet, palatable and slightly bitter Iku's Shiro makes you want more. Because this Junmai Daiginjo is strongly reminiscent of juicy green apples, with additional aromas of pear, vanilla bean, white chocolate and elderberry. With an alcohol content of 9%, it is perfectly suited as a very light and elegant aperitif.

A drop of women's power
In the noble, lively, tasteful and fruity-sweet Karaku Amakuchi there is a lot of female passion. Because in the small, fine Shotoku brewery, female master brewer Ootsukasa has been ensuring exceptional quality for years with great attention to detail. Unique, even in a glass!

A sweet temptation
On the rocks and intense in taste or as a tasty addition to your cool, dry Prosecco. With the Ohako Umeshu a long, sweet afternoon is guaranteed. An excellent plum wine, strong and fruity, with a complex, spicy note.

A delightful surprise for a whole year
Or indulge mommy's senses with the gift that lasts a whole year. Thanks to the shizuku sake subscription, you will receive four surprise drops of sake, selected according to the season, delivered to your home with personal recommendations.

2 May 2020

A combination to melt away... Summery temperatures, roasting aromas from the grill and a sake that surprises without limits. This is what makes the barbecue season fun!

Meikels kitchen by shizuku - Steak X Sake

He loves food, he loves cooking and he enjoys sake.
Meikel - Graphic Designer, DJ and Sake Addict - tries, combines and discovers.

This time: A colourful mix of grilled vegetables such as red onions, pepperoni, chard, white cabbage and peas to a beef entrecôte, crowned with a nectarine chutney boiled in sake - that's it.
Inside & aside: The complex X3 Rose, brewed from red rice and three times the amount of koji. This sake convinces with elegance, a well-balanced intensity of taste, combined with a delicate sweetness as well as a beautiful, light acidity until the long lasting finish. Aromatic, wonderfully inspiring, a class of its own.

Culinary conclusion: 'Power on the grill, harmony on the plate. And this sake has real power and an extremely inspiring spiciness. Heavy and lively at the same time and with its melt also perfect for meat. The X3 Rose is definitely one of my favourites. Awesome, hell yeah!', laughs Meikel.

As simple. As good. Meikels kitchen by shizuku.
Please discover more culinary recommendations on Instagram with #shizuku_ch and #meikelskitchen or in our section 'recipes'.

2 May 2020

Sip it classy - The 'Bar am Wasser' Cocktail Menu for you!

When Bar am Wasser is open, we are literally overwhelmed with its explosion of flavours.
The great bartenders will continue to do magic so that you can enjoy it at home. Be inspired by the motivating team in the Bar am Wasser TV on YouTube or get active yourself and mix your own cocktail card - with a drop of Japan.

Sip seven: 'KYURI COBBLER'
4cl Sake, 3cl Sherry Manzanilla, 2cl St. Germain, 1cl Kabosu liqueur, 1cl lemon juice, 1 slice of cucumber, pink pepper, top soda.

Drop of Japan: Shirayuki Akafuji, the all-rounder with citrus freshness and Kabosu no Susume, the refreshing, light, mild and racy fruit liqueur with citrus taste and with hand-pressed Kabosu juice.

Signature by Flurin Kopp.
'KYURI COBBLER is as fresh and light as the cherry blossoms in Japan, pure motivation in taste.'

Sip it classy - with shizuku at Bar am Wasser.
Discover more culinary suggestions on Instagram under #shizuku_ch and #baramwasser or in our section 'recipes'.

23 April 2020

Enjoying a cool beer outside in the nature or toasting together in the sun... That will have to wait. A kanpai to the anticipation.

We have beer, lots of beer!
Fortunately, enjoying and dreaming is already possible with our hearty Japanese Craft Beer from the Baird Brewing Company in Shizuoka (MHD end of July 2020).

Like the Rising Sun Pale Ale. Powerful, brisk, with a refreshing citrus-hop character.
Enjoy with. Our Japanese Craft Beer - until mid-June with price reduction.
... Bottle (330ml) currently for CHF 3.90
... Box (24 bottles) currently for CHF 72.00

Baird Beer - Honest, natural and unpretentious, just like the people who brew it. It would be a pity... so kanpai!

21 April 2020

Dear connoisseur

For years we have been able to surprise and inspire you together with chef Alexander Bindig and his young, dynamic team during a 'Menu Surprise' in several courses.
The next event with the gourmet artists from Trübli has already been in the starting blocks for weeks... Until it finally happens, we all stay creative!

‚Ein Stück Trübli für zu Hause’

These are hard times for SMEs and start-ups. But necessity is the mother of invention! The Restaurant Trübli would like to offer you a piece of normality. Via Instagram and Facebook, the team provides personal wine tips from the quarantine. And they have launched an order page where they offer their own products, but also those of their suppliers and producers at a solidarity price.

All the more reason for shizuku to be part of this project. Thanks Trübli for this great mutual support!

And now you too would like to support us and dedicated people like the 'Team Trübli'? Thank you very much!
And this is how it works...

14 April 2020

Dear connoisseur

Like shizuku, Team Edomae also conjures up a little bit of Japan in our world of pleasure. The Zurich sushi restaurant inspires with quality. The kitchen is the place for art.
Several times we had the pleasure to take you away culinary together with our exciting sake pairings on site. And also now we invite you to support us by letting us spoil you at home with a delightful experience...

Edomae Menu & Mini Sake Tasting

Be it your beloved Chirashi bowl for lunch or a wonderful Tonkatsu for home dinner... The Edomae continues to conjure, will gladly deliver the Japanese art of cooking to your home, together with an exciting 'Mini Sake Tasting' by shizuku - for your enjoyment in the glass.

The Mini Sake Tasting, in the Edomae Special for CHF 39.00, with...
... the full-bodied Junmai Shirayuki Akafuji mini (300ml)
... the complex Daiginjo Hiyashibori mini (300ml)
... and the vibrant Goriki Junmai Ginjo mini (300ml)

Order your favourite Japanese menu plus 'Mini Sake Tasting' conveniently via Uber Eats and Takeaway.com or use the take away option in the restaurant (pre-order on 044 544 00 33).

Arigato for your loyalty, itadakimasu and 'en Guete'!

13 April 2020

Nature seduces in soft pink...

In Japan, this is the time for hanami, the time of the flower show, when hundreds of Japanese meet under the blossoming cherry trees and celebrate the moment of transience.
As in our country, the beauty of the cherry blossom season in the island state is celebrated this year with a respectful distance...

Kanpai at the in-house 'Sake Hanami Bar'

It is a pleasure for us to recommend to you at hanami time sweetly refreshing, lively intensive or wonderfully flowery sake...

... like the fresh, fruity and extremely lively Junmai Ginjo Dewasansan. Flowery in the nose and complex on the palate.

... the full-bodied, velvety and mild Junmai Daiginjo Kozaemon Akaiwa Omachi. With a fresh and balanced acidity and a seductive bouquet.

... the elegant and fruity sweet Junmai Ginjo Karaku Amakuchi. With notes of lychee and strawberries, combined with a balanced acidity and a long finish.

... the strong and complex Gekkeikan Daiginjo. Flowery in the nose, it surprises with a fresh taste explosion on the palate. Also available as mini.

... or our small Cup-Sake Yuki Otoko. A round, powdery and fresh Junmai. Sweet and spicy-bitter at the same time, with a long finish.

Arigato to our connoisseur Flurin for this stunning photo!
Enjoy browsing through our online shop and discover your new favourite drop for your hanami moment at home.

5 April 2020

Asparagus, tuna, sake - the spring-like, lively lightness on the plate and in the glass...

Meikels kitchen by shizuku - Asparagus feat. Tuna!

He loves food, he loves cooking and he enjoys sake.
Meikel - Graphic Designer, DJ and Sake Addict - tries, combines and discovers.

This time: A short fried tuna on a green, hearty asparagus salad, combined with blueberries, cherry tomatoes, radishes and rocket on a sweetish-sourish dressing with honey - that's it.
Aside: The fresh, fruity and extremely lively Junmai Ginjo Dewasansan. Flowery in the nose, this sake reminds of poached peach, apricot, compote and some mint and convinces with its complexity with soft, nutty aromas of almond milk on the palate, a present acidity and a very long, slightly spicy finish.

Culinary conclusion: 'A lively game of acidity and sweetness, supported by the tangy note of this really exciting sake. A light spring dish, with Japanese pepp - I like', says Meikel.

As simple. As good. Meikels kitchen by shizuku.
Please discover more culinary recommendations on Instagram with #shizuku_ch and #meikelskitchen or in our section 'recipes'.

30 March 2020

The Swiss barbecue season is open...

Once the grill is cleaned, it is allowed to sizzle, fizzle and smoke again. Cervelat, bratwurst, a hearty steak or a well-seasoned little fish - this barbecue spring sake also belongs in the glass!

shizuku is happy to recommend the perfect companion for all barbecue masters.

The Umami Force
If the menu is tasty, this is your drop. Kozaemon Kimoto Junmai is simply a force in taste. Brewed according to the traditional kimoto method, this balanced sake convinces with its fresh and at the same time intense, sweet and spicy roast aromas and its very pleasant acidity - ideal with grilled meat and sausages.

The BBQ Junmai
Inatahime Ryokan surprises with a salty and leathery nose. Aromas of lime blossom and soja mixed with notes of dark chocolate, coffee, tobacco and nutmeg. A very round and intense Junmai, delightful for your barbecue.

The Tangy
Paprika, nutmeg, pine needles, olive tapenade as well as smoked ham and meat pastry in the nose and oily, resinous, smokey and spicy-fleshy in the palate. Goriki Junmai is an aromatic and powerful sake with lots of umami and the perfect match to a barbecue party.

The Adventure
Kozaemon Yamahai Junmai is a veritable taste expedition! With its intense and earthy flavours and also a lot of umami a sensational sake to hearty dishes. If it is a 'Bündner Gerstensuppe' with bacon in winter, it has to be a T-Bone steak or a juicy sausage now.

Heat up properly and treat yourself to this culinary delight.

We are also happy to recommend our sake food blog Meikel's kitchen and make you thirsty with further ideas and suggestions. Kanpai!

20 March 2020

Crazy and elegant at the same time...

de Ai, the Sparkling Sake with hops!

It is the combination of hops and rice that makes this innovation in taste a unique treat for beer and sake fans.

de Ai is a Sparkling Sake with hops. Rose blossom, hay and fruity sweet notes of pear, lychee and cherry on the nose, as well as slightly tart, fresh aromas of grapefruit, lemon balm, elderberry and pink pepper on the palate. A very light, refreshing and carbonated aperitif with a subtle head and inviting rosé colour.

Enjoy a sparkling aperitif with de Ai - until the end of March with a price reduction.

13 March 2020

Dear connoisseur

Up for something different?
shizuku is looking forward to inspire you and pour you wonderfully refreshing, excitingly intense and at the same time light drinks!

Kanpai - Masterly 'Japanese Style'

How about, for example...
... a sparkling Umeshu Prosecco or a chilled Umeshu on the rocks?
... a fruity, minty-fresh Aka Shiso Spritz?
... an exclusively mixed cocktail by the Bar am Wasser-team?
... or new creations with our Sake Flavoured Vodka Mame San?

Or enjoy pure...
... with a lovely and pure natural Yatsushika Sparkling Niji?
... with a light, slightly bitter and hoppy sparkling sake like de Ai?
... or with a light but taste-intensive Kabosu no Susume with a citrus fruit taste?

With our suggestions we would like to give you new, refreshing and exciting ideas for your perfect drink 'Japanese Style'.
Kanpai!

13 March 2020

Sip it classy - The 'Bar am Wasser' Cocktail Menu for shizuku

Taste explosions that surprise. Bartenders who conjure...
For shizuku, the Bar am Wasser-team mixes an exclusive cocktail menu - with a drop of Japan.

Sip six: 'OLD FASHIONED'
1cl honey sirup, 3 drops soy sauce, 2cl Yamazaki 12yo, 4cl sake, lemon zest.

Drop of Japan: Shirayuki Edo Genroku, the strong, multi-layered Junmai Genshu - fermented in wooden barrels.

Signature by Dirk Hany.
'An old fashioned, slightly different. Lighter, umami heavy, easy to drink.'

Sip it classy - with shizuku at Bar am Wasser.
Discover more culinary suggestions on Instagram under #shizuku_ch and #baramwasser or in our section 'recipes'.

2 March 2020

JAPAN MATSURI 2020 is postponed.
As a consequence of the Federal Council's emergency ordinance due to the corona virus (Covid-19), the ninth edition of Japan Matsuri is postponed to 2021. Information about the postponement date will be provided in due course.

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The sake spring soon blooms again in sunny Ticino

Already for the fifth time shizuku is attracted to Bellinzona for this happy Japan festival and this with great anticipation! Because the Japan Matsuri is the Japanese festival of Italian Switzerland.

Besides numerous concerts and live shows, a colourful programme with exhibitions, workshops and various delicacies of Japanese cuisine awaits you. From sushi and sashimi, Takoyaki and Nikuman to a large selection of drinks and Japanese desserts, there is everything to feast on.

Dolce Vita merges with Japanese perfection

shizuku is looking forward to invite you again this year to the sunny Ticino and to welcome and pour you at our own stand.
Taste sake and umeshu of the highest quality, try our excellent Mame San pure or as a fresh cocktail and discover the exciting variety that Japan's drops have to offer (including direct sales).

More information about this festival can be found here.

28 February 2020

The gustatory trip is served. Please be seated and travel with us...

KIN invites you. And connoisseurs don't need to be told twice. Because since the two siblings Nina and Rico Jauch opened their doors a good two years ago, things have been running well.
The personal, modern Zurich restaurant is charming and spoils its guests with small dishes inspired by Asian cuisine, made from local and seasonal ingredients. At KIN you share, enjoy together and dream culinary dreams...

Asian infused wonders at KIN - dropped by Japan

KIN changes its appealing menu, which in fact always reminds one of an enjoyable trip to Asia, on a weekly basis. For a special evening, the food artists really come into their own and you can enjoy.

Let the creative minds of the KIN kitchen take you away on a culinary short trip in 6 courses, accompanied by exquisite premium sake from Japan. Marc Nydegger is looking forward to accompany and surprise you during this trip, course by course, with different Nihonshu.

14 February 2020

Herr Bohne - boundlessly good!

Mame San (in German: Herr Bohne) is a sake flavoured vodka that combines the fruits of Tottori with the national drink of Japan - the Inatahime Ryokan (Junmai) of the Inata Honten brewery in Yonago, also Tottori - and the water of Zürichsee.
Three kinds of distilled beans and the addition of sake give this drop natural aromas and lots of umami.

Mame San – The Sake Flavoured Vodka

The characteristic clay bottle reveals the handwriting. Together with Turicum shizuku has worked out a lot. The result is a new spirit that convinces enthusiasts as well as curious people.

'Mame San is a completely new drink, with a taste that you don't know yet, but which still comes across as familiar. Every single bean delivers an unmistakable aroma for a perfect harmony, the outstanding Zürichsee water together with the Junmai at the end the perfect crowning glory of the product!', enthuses Oliver Honegger, technical manager and responsible for recipe development and production at Turicum Distillery GmbH.

Tasty, sweet, earthy and fresh.
Whether pure, on the rocks, mixed with soda water, tonic or ginger brew. Mame San!
Kanpai with our taste-intensive innovation!
Mame San - available online and at shizuku Store.

1 January 2020

Sip it classy - The 'Bar am Wasser' Cocktail Menu for shizuku

Taste explosions that surprise. Bartenders who conjure...
For shizuku, the Bar am Wasser-team mixes an exclusive cocktail menu - with a drop of Japan.

Sip five: 'TAKESHI'S CASTLE'
3cl sake, 2cl Plymouth Navy Strenghth Gin, 2cl Tawny Port, 1cl Dry Curacao, 0.5cl Rose's Lime.

Drop of Japan: Shirayuki Akafuji, the all-rounder with citrus freshness.

Signature by Dirk Hany.
'Who says that an Old Fashioned can only be made with 'brown' spirits? The TAKESHI'S CASTLE is a great combination of sake, gin and port. The refreshing cucumber provides for further desire... A cocktail that will warm your heart even during the cold season.'

Sip it classy - with shizuku at Bar am Wasser.
Discover more culinary suggestions on Instagram under #shizuku_ch and #baramwasser or in our section 'recipes'.

1 January 2020

The round birthday, the party among friends or the 'thank you' to your team...

Spoil your friends, partners, customers or employees with special attention and give them a private, culinary experience that will be positively remembered!

Your private event at shizuku Store

A nice glass of Japanese sake in your hand, the perfect company together and to your surprise, a Swiss 'Handörgeli' suddenly plays 'Happy Birthday'! Yes, at shizuku store we celebrate the festivities according to the taste of our guests and now it's your turn...

From a small, but fine aperitif, a private, exciting sake lecture with tasting to a cosy sake-cheese-pairing, an aperitif-riche with individually composed sake-flight to a special give-away... With us everything is possible.

Would you like to hold your private event at shizuku Store? Great! Please contact us with your wishes, questions and ideas by e-mail to [email protected].

shizuku is looking forward to create an unforgettable evening with you.

1 January 2020

When it gets cold and dark outside, it can 'smell' inside... Of course also at cheese lover Meikel's and of course with skillful finesse - but: Swiss style!

Meikels kitchen by shizuku - Swiss raclette with sake!

He loves food, he loves cooking and he enjoys sake.
Meikel - Graphic Designer, DJ and Sake Addict - tries, combines and discovers.

This time: A hearty, cozy raclette with dear friends. In addition to various Swiss cheeses and swell potatoes, there's real Bündnerfleisch, fresh pear pieces, cranberries and the matching favourite spices - that's it.
Aside: The strong and intense Miyabi. Earthy, dry and pleasantly sweet on the palate, this sake convinces with notes of hazelnut, liquorice, plums, coriander and nutmeg. The Miyabi is reminiscent of a stone fruit brandy and ideal with raclette - just as hearty, just as tasty.

Culinary conclusion: 'Raclette is also available in my 'kitchen' at this time of year! Sake and cheese are beautiful lovers, that's no secret anymore. Umami is providing the harmony. But it's the combination that counts: The different types of cheese, the recent in exchange with the creamy, simply great!', so Meikel.

As simple. As good. Meikels kitchen by shizuku.
Please discover more culinary recommendations on Instagram with #shizuku_ch and #meikelskitchen or in our section 'recipes'.

1 January 2020